4th of July weekend typically means large gatherings as we celebrate summer with fireworks and grilling. Sailors will congregate on docks and tell great stories and then sit on the deck waiting for the fireworks display.
This may not be everybody’s experience this weekend so here are a few ways to fill your coronavirus 4th of July.
Take a Look at Free Content From ASA
Learn something about sailing during the coronavirus pandemic. The American Sailing Association has a series of free videos with tips and instructions to help you work on your sailing education while we wait out the COVID-19 crisis.
Download the Sailing Challenge App and race your friends. Create a leader board and see who is the best sailor in your group. The new Catamaran Sailing Challange app is also available.
So much great information about sailing, chartering and sailing personalities. Inside Sailing with Peter Isler will keep you thinking about sailing if you can’t get out on the water yet.
Take an Online Sailing Course
A few of our sailing schools are offering online and interactive media instruction for ASA courses. If you can’t leave the house, the sailing education does not have to stop. Learn something about navigation, weather and radar while staying safer at home.
If all else fails, try these images to help your imagination. Sailing inspiration in the form of beautiful destinations that we will one day be able to visit again.
Cruise with Confidence: Lessons Learned from Coaching New Cruisers Through over 20 years of mentoring and preparing sailors for the cruising lifestyle, Lisa and Andy Batchelor have developed sound advice for the aspiring cruiser. From discovering your "why" to planning, stress management, and education, the Batchelors set the stage for smooth seas.
Winning Tactics Around the Race Course In this online class series, elevate your racing game with champion sail racer Dave Perry. Ideal for sailors of all levels, we’ll learn boat-on-boat tactics and strategic maneuvers for competitive racing, from start-line dominance to mark rounding mastery. Gain insights for effective decision-making, enhancing your racing experience and success on…
International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) The IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) is a document American Sailing designed specifically for charter companies in the Mediterranean as proof of bareboat competency in another format other than our official log book. And it's meant mainly for countries who do not accept the UNECE's ICC (International Certificate of Competency) but…
